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University of Dubuque Trade Programs

University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Dubuque?

Contact information for University of Dubuque are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone:	5635893000
Website:	www.dbq.edu/
Admissions:	www.dbq.edu/AdmissionAid/ProspectiveStudents/
Financial Aid:	www.dbq.edu/Admission/FinancialAid/

How Do I Get Into University of Dubuque?

You can apply to University of Dubuque online at: https://www.dbq.edu/Admission/ApplyOnline/

University of Dubuque is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Dubuque

This is what University of Dubuque considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Dubuque?

University of Dubuque maintains an acceptance rate of 89%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

16% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Dubuque, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 490 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1220. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Dubuque ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Dubuque are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	876	761	87%
Women	610	556	91%

Can I Afford University of Dubuque?

The average net price after aid at University of Dubuque is $23,250. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,170
In-State Fees	$1,925
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,170
Out-of-State Fees	$1,925
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,095
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,095

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at University of Dubuque receive some form of financial aid (320 students).

Nearly 92% of students at University of Dubuque receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,637 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,284.

Student Loan Debt

70% of University of Dubuque undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,757 per year.

University of Dubuque Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 378 students enrolled at University of Dubuque, all undergraduate. University of Dubuque is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,473 undergraduate students at University of Dubuque, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Dubuque undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	20
Black or African American	132
Hispanic	55
White	1,039
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	42

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Dubuque break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	97
Illinois	75
Wisconsin	40
Minnesota	13
Florida	7

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

324 undergraduate students at University of Dubuque took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Dubuque has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.